Palmer River Festival

Join us for our exciting semi-annual weekend festival that connects our paddling community together, refreshes our paddling skills and, supports Paddler Co-op’s campaign to purchase the Paddler Co-op Property. Join a clinic with friends to kick start your paddling progression for the year with the incredible instructors at Spring Palmer River Fest!

What a typical festival weekend looks like:

-Friday arrival, registration, welcome & music @ 4 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
-Saturday & Sunday: 4 instructional whitewater clinics (high quality, safely facilitated) Saturday a.m./p.m. & Sunday a.m./p.m.)
-Packafting! A fun introduction to whitewater
-Hiking/Medicinal Plant Walks! Explore the Madawaska Valley from shore!
-Kid-friendly whitewater canoe & kayak clinics
-On-site camping Friday and Saturday night (tent only – we’ll be tight for space!)
-Live music Saturday night – featuring The Valley Cats
-Local food (bring your cash)
-Radical raffle: sweet prizes & swag!
PRF proceeds go towards securing the Paddler Co-op property for the future